Victoria Carlson

Summary

My name is Victoria Carlson. I am a very outgoing, determined, goal oriented, driven, intelligent, and personable young lady. I am currently a freshman in college and have many dreams and goals. I am working on getting my A.A. from Jones County Junior College. I plan to transfer from there to the University of Southern Mississippi and graduate with my B.A. in Psychology. Following this I plan to work towards my M.A. and PhD. I am focused and excited about the work I can do in my field.

Objective

My career goal is to become a successful psychologist while also doing research and studies on the side. Getting an opportunity to internship for this type of position would be the main position I am seeking.

Work experience

Work experience

Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

Hostess/Cashier

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Responsibilities included but were not limited to:

showed guests to their seats

handled the register and money

took "to-go" orders on the phone and in the restaurant

handled organizing bakery items in the cases

took messages for the owners

organized the drawer at the end of my shift with all money and register papers printed and put together

interacted with customers and maintained composed demeanor in stressful situations

Mar 2008 - Oct 2009

Receptionist

Remax Real Estate Partners

I worked at Remax as a receptionist my freshman year in high school. Responsibilities included but were not limited to:

Education

Aug 2011 - Present

Associates

Completed an Introduction to Keyboarding class that has given me the skills to type quickly and efficiently.

Completed an English Composition I class. I learned many skills through this class such as efficient writing skills and the ability to write about different topics.

Currently taking four classes including Human Growth & Development, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Sociology, and English Composition II. These classes are teaching me many different essential tools. Things like organization, writing, analyzing, critical thinking, ect.

Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

Neptune High School

Took High Honors/AP classes and maintained Honor Roll

Participated in the JV Basketball team

Participated in the French Club

After leaving Neptune High School due to lack of challenge and poor learning environment, I finished my high school education with homeschooling.